The Township of Georgian Bay is responsible for approximately 190 kilometres of roads. Within our Township there are District of Muskoka roads that are maintained by the Township of Georgian Bay. There are also major highways. Highway 400 is maintained by the Ministry of Transportation.

Load restrictions

Half load restrictions are in place as of Monday, March 10, 2025.

The reduced load (max 5 tonne/axle) season starts on March 10, 2025 on all Township and District roads in the Township. Reduced loads protect the structural integrity of our roads during the winter thaw when road bases are soft.

Missing signage

Let us know if you notice a municipal sign missing at 705-538-2337 x225. For District road signage, call 1-800-281-3483.

Entrance and road occupancy permits

Entrance permits are required for any new or revised entrance to Township or District roads.

• Entrance permit for Township roads
• Township road occupancy permit and By-law 98-02

 Entrance permits for District roads are available on the District's website or by calling 1-800-281-3483.

Tenders

We issue requests for services and equipment related to roads throughout the year. Subscribe to our Bids and Tenders page to be notified when requests are released.

Surface Treated Roads

The Township of Georgian Bay has many “tar and chip” roads, which are roads with a layer of surface treatment. The Township utilizes “tar and chip” paving on many of its roads.  Also known as “chip seal” or “single or double surface treatment”, tar and chip paving is used on rural roads with low to medium volumes of traffic as a more cost effective and durable alternative to asphalt paving. Please see the Fact Sheet on Tar and Chip / Surface Treatment for more information.